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Ringo Starr

Ringo Starr was born the 7 July 1940 in Liverpool, and his real name is Richard Starkey. He joined The Beatles in 1962, were he gain fame and respect. Beside being a musician he is also an actor. As a drummer, Starr described himself as "your basic offbeat drummer with funny fills".

"I've never been able to sit round on my own and play drums, practice in the back room, never been able to. I've always played with other musicians. It`s how I play, there`s no joy for me in playing on my own, bashing away. I need a bass, a piano, guitar, whatever, and then I can play" - Ringo Starr